The Joint Special Operations Command Intelligence Brigade (JIB) is looking for service members in the Intelligence career fields to join a selectively manned joint organization that drives the JSOC’s targeting enterprise.
Applicants must be motivated and ready to help illuminate the enemy with unfailing precision. If interested, please email INTELRECRUITER@jdi.socom.mil.
The Department of the Air Force launched a new crowdsourcing campaign to solicit ideas for dress and appearance improvements on the Air Force Ideation Platform, IdeaScale.
Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.
“If we want an environment in which Airmen feel valued, we need to create transformative opportunities to foster a culture of innovation and then listen to their ideas,” said Lisa Truesdale, Air Force military force policy deputy director. “Additionally, wearing the uniform and having pride in your personal appearance enhances esprit de corps.”
Dress and personal-appearance ideas submitted to IdeaScale may be presented to the Air Force Uniform Board after review by Air Force personnel subject matter experts. The uniform board will make recommendations to the Air Force chief of staff.
All CSAF-approved ideas will be implemented within AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. If an idea does not meet the Air Force Uniform Board, a notice with rationale will be sent to the submitter.
“We want our dress and appearance guidance to be inclusive,” Truesdale said. “We are committed to considering the views of all members. Individuals contribute their highest levels of creativity when they are cared for and feel a sense of belonging.”
The following categories are available for idea submission:
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS (e.g. hairstyles, beards, shaving, etc.)
DRESS UNIFORMS (Service Dress, Mess Dress and accessories (e.g. hat, shoes, shirt, belt, tie, ribbons, medals, insignia, etc.))
UTILITY UNIFORM (Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform and associated accessories (e.g. hat, boots, belt, T-shirt, insignia, etc.))
ACCESSORIES (e.g. jewelry, earrings, rings, purses, backpacks, gym bags, phone, headphones, etc.)
OUTER GARMENTS (e.g. pullover sweater, cardigan sweater, lightweight blue jacket, fleece, etc.)
PHYSICAL TRAINING GEAR (e.g. shorts, pants, jacket, shoes, socks, shirt, etc.)
FLIGHT DUTY UNIFORMS (Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform, Flight Duty Uniform, Desert Flight Duty Uniform and associated accessories (e.g. hat, boots, T-shirt, patches, insignia, etc.))
BADGES AND SPECIALTY INSIGNIA (e.g. organization badges, unit patches, duty identification patches, tabs, etc.)
MATERNITY UNIFORMS (e.g. Service Dress, Utility, accessories, etc.)
To submit an idea or engage in this campaign visit usaf.ideascalegov.com.
If you are new to the platform, register using your Common Access Card. From the homepage, scroll to the “Dress and Appearance” tile to submit your ideas.
Previous dress and appearance ideas submitted to the Airmen Powered by Innovation campaign will be transferred to this new campaign.
Story by Secretary of Air Force Public Affairs
Photo by Sarayuth Pinthong
FAIRFAX, Va. – General Dynamics Mission Systems and Dedrone, the market leader in airspace security, announced today their strategic counter-drone partnership, providing General Dynamics’ global network with access to Dedrone’s complete drone detection and defeat technology. As part of this strategic agreement, General Dynamics Mission Systems becomes a value-added reseller for Dedrone’s counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities and has made a significant equity investment in Dedrone. General Dynamics will exclusively supply Dedrone’s counter-drone technology to their global defense, civil government, intelligence, and critical infrastructure customers.
“The intrusion of private and restricted airspace by unmanned aerial systems is one of the fastest-growing threats facing our customers, and Dedrone’s counter UAS technology platform is the market-leading solution to defeat those threats,” said Chris Brady, president of General Dynamics Mission Systems and a newly appointed member of Dedrone’s advisory board. “We’re excited to partner with Dedrone to provide counter-drone capabilities to our global customer base.”
In the counter-drone technology market, Dedrone’s exclusive focus on C-UAS detection and defeat have enabled them to become the industry leader with the rare distinction of having production systems fielded and in operational use worldwide. The Dedrone C-UAS technology portfolio combines machine-learning software with best-in-class hardware sensors, electronic attack methods such as smart jamming, and defeat weapons to provide early warning, classification of, and mitigation against drone threats. Dedrone’s capabilities are used by hundreds of customers globally, including the U.S. military, allied and coalition forces, correctional facilities, airports, utilities, and corporations, as well as other public and private organizations.
“Dedrone is thrilled to be partnering with General Dynamics Mission Systems, a leader in building smarter mission-critical products and systems,” shares Aaditya Devarakonda, CEO of Dedrone. “With General Dynamics, Dedrone’s technology will reach a broad, global customer base, opening opportunities to provide mission-critical airspace security systems to customers both in the U.S. federal and defense sectors, as well as their global critical enterprise security customers.”
If you’re a fan of European-style mess kits like I am, you’ll love this new, upcoming addition to the Heavy Cover line.
This multi-piece design includes a single cover, with handles for each component.
The new mess kits are in currently production and they should have them available first week of October.
www.heavycoverinc.com
Tectonica is pleased to announce that it has secured a major contract with Rheinmetall Defence Australia for the manufacture of sophisticated camera technology for Army’s new Boxer 8×8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) delivered under the Commonwealth of Australia’s Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability project (LAND 400 Phase 2).
Under this contract, Tectonica will deliver its ALTERA Local Situation Awareness System (LSAS) on all BOXER 8×8 CRVs to be manufactured at Rheinmetall’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) from 2021.
The LSAS uses visual technologies to provide vehicle crews and operators with improved situational awareness by enabling them to see their surrounding environment by day and by night while remaining protected under armour.
This is the second LAND 400 Phase 2 contract awarded to Tectonica, following on from the September 2019 award to install LSAS on vehicles on the early capability delivery fleet of BOXER 8×8 CRVs currently being built in Europe.
Contributing to the Australian Government’s focus on becoming one of the world’s top 10 defence exporters, Tectonica has also secured a significant export contract to design, develop, manufacture, and export its BANTAM data and power distribution system to the German Army under a contract with Rheinmetall Electronics. The technology will be deployed through the Bundeswehr’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) and is fitted to every soldier wearing a computerised backpack.
Developed in Australia, with the support of the Defence Science Technology and Australian Defence Force to reduce the bulk and weight carried by soldiers, the BANTAM power system distributes power from a central source and gives the dismounted soldier the freedom to concentrate on their mission, confident that the modular high-tech power management device will last the duration of their mission.
The total value of these contracts awarded to Tectonica is over $25 million.
Tectonica’s Managing Director, David Levy said, “Our partnership with Rheinmetall is a great example of industry working together to strengthen the Australian Defence Force and build sovereign industry capability”.
Imminent Threat Solutions is proud to release the ITS Trauma Kit™ in our proprietary Tru-Flex™ gusseted stand-up bag, in addition to our industry leading TruFlex™ vacuum-sealed trauma kit. The durable heat-sealed closure ensures that the components are easily accessible, tamper-proof and protected from water, dust, or other contaminants. TruFlex™ also makes the kits easier to open using the visible red-triangle corner tear notches. Once ripped open, the exposed zip-closure can reseal and protect any unused components.
As a limited-time introductory offer, get an ITS Medical Edition Nylon Zip Bag FREE when you purchase an ITS Trauma Kit™. Simply add BOTH the ITS Trauma Kit™ AND ITS Medical Edition Zip Bag to your cart to see the discount applied automatically.
Some might debate the expense or need for a trauma kit, but rest assured, what you’re buying at ITS is 10+ years of continuous product improvement and knowledge in sourcing the very best components. Remember, you might not be the one using your kit; it could be a better-trained responder without necessary aid supplies.
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – September 3, 2020 – Savage Arms is now hiring for multiple positions at its Massachusetts headquarters. The company is currently searching for qualified applicants to join the Savage team in engineering, sales support, and operations.
“2020 continues to be a strong year for Savage and we’re excited to be adding to our family,” Chris Bezzina, COO of Savage Arms said. “Savage continues to lead the industry in innovative new products that are designed and built here in North America by very talented people that are proud to be in this industry and passionate about our products.”
At the factory in Westfield, Massachusetts, Savage continues a tradition that began more than 125 years ago. Hunters, competitors, marksmen and plinkers all trust the Savage and Stevens brands for our proven accuracy and performance. Savage firearms put rounds on target and meat on the table. Now, as the company settles into a new period of self-governance, Savage continues to build out its catalog of innovative new firearms that are not only designed around safety, but are also able to improve the user’s experience through enhanced fit, versatility, and functionality.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
• Sales Support
• Engineering
• Operations
For more information about the available positions, or to apply: click here.
Fall is knocking at the door and FirstSpear is giving us a look at an extremely popular garment from their all American merino wool apparel line up, the Hooded Field Shirt. This garment is generously cut with an oversized hood with absolutely no hardware making for an incredibly comfortable and highly functional base layer or perfect stand alone top when temperatures are fluctuating.
Built from FirstSpear’s proprietary USA Wool packages the Hooded Field Shirt uses the lightest weight weight package, ACM BASE 100 which is not just extremely light, soft, and breathable but it features all the naturally occurring performance benefits of merino wool including antimicrobial, FR resistance, and warm when wet.
Available now in Sand, Charcoal, Heather Grey, Commando, and Black. FirstSpear American Wool is 100% Berry Compliant – Made in the USA with USA materials.
www.first-spear.com/hooded-field-shirt
